I think I can speak for most Disney fans when I say Disney is not just a place or a company it is a way of life. One aspect of the Disney culture is Disney films and most Disney fangirls (or boys) like me can’t wait to get their hands
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Disney Versus: Live Action Studios
It’s been a long, hard, war for the Disney Studios. They’ve had to fight against rival cartoon studios in the early days, and upstart animation studios in recent years. But looking back into the world of live action, we must acknowledge that it was Disney who was the upstart! Many
Disney World Quick Tip – Avoid Morning Madness
My quick tip is for all those non morning people out there. If you aren’t the character breakfast type, or need a little something to get you going in the morning, you can still avoid the morning madness! In the evening when you arrive back at your resort from a
Top 5 Last Minute Star Wars Themed Father Day Gifts
Father’s Day is approaching! Here are some cool items for dear ole dad – who just happens to be a huge Star Wars fan! Some of these items can be purchased using the links. See, I made shopping for papa easy for you. Enjoy! Hallmark Star Wars “I Am Your
Chip’s Animal Kingdom Touring Plan
I get a lot of questions and emails on Chip and Company asking me the best ways to tour the parks. I wrote this Touring Plan to help make your Disney World Vacation more enjoyable. In case you missed Magic Kingdom, Epcot, or Hollywood Studios be sure to check them
D-Signed Sharpay Girls Wear
Back on May 24th, we reported at Chip & Company about a new line of clothing for girls. The clothing is being released by Disney Consumer Products in conjunction with the Disney Channel Original Movie “Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure“. Having a soon to be 10 year old girl, we were fortunate
Madame Leota: Imagineer Leota Toombs Thomas
The late Leota Toombs Thomas, longtime Walter Elias Disney (WED—now Walt Disney Imagineering) employee, model builder, costumer, and Imagineer, is best known as the disembodied spirit of Madame Leota in Disneyland’s and Walt Disney World’s Haunted Mansion attraction. Not long ago, I chatted with her former sister-in-law and my very
Apps for Sale – Disney’s Mobile Magic vs. Touring Plans Lines
As soon as Disney/Verizon finally released Mobile Magic for smart phones, I jumped on the *free* download! I remember originally reading that it was a charged program, but never noticed a charge, so I’m sticking with free! I already had downloaded Touring Plan’s WDW Lines application – a mobile version
Chip’s Hollywood Studios Touring Plan
I get a lot of questions and emails on Chip and Company asking me the best ways to tour the parks. I wanted to share with you my next to the last Touring Plan – Hollywood Studios. If you missed my past Touring Plans click here to read about Touring
Chip’s Epcot Touring Plan
I get a lot of questions and emails on Chip and Company asking me the best ways to tour the parks. I wanted to share with you my Magic Kingdom Touring Plan to help make your Disney World Vacation more enjoyable. I posted this last week on Couponing to Disney
Unleash Your Inner Creative Self
Over the past couple years, Disney film producer Don Hahn (The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast) has been putting his thoughts to paper about human creativity. Now those thoughts will be available for the rest of us. Brain Storm: Unleashing Your Creative Self, published by Disney Editions, is a
Top 5 Best WDW Pools
With summer just around the corner and the temperatures climbing steadily, I’m thinking about ways to cool off! Fortunately, Walt Disney World is home to some awesome pools to provide some relief from the heat. Check out my Top 5 Best WDW Pools! 1. Stormalong Bay-This pool, located at Disney’s
Disney Versus: Animation Studios
In 1937 the world of animation changed. A man named Walt Disney launched an 84 minute ‘cartoon’ called Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and in so doing, started a war that continues to this day! Of course, the war took some time to really get going. For decades, no
Scripts Ready For Star Wars Live Action Show
Recent reports mention that George Lucas has over two seasons of scripts already written for a live-action Star Wars television series set in-between Episodes III and IV. Information about this show has been making rounds for the past four years including casting rumors, pre-production and a supposed air date. In
